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Give an option to change C# preprocessor directive color if possible?

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#76,763 opened on Jan 15, 2025

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I can change preprocessor color of C++ language by Tools / Options / Environment / Fonts and Colors / C++ Macros. But I can't do the same to C# language. I found something similar like Preprocessor Keyword or Preprocessor Text options but none of them take effect. For example, please let me set the C# version of "UNITY_EDITOR" to another color. image.png

Give an example to C++ code. image.png

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Feedback Bot on 1/14/2025, 00:35 AM:

Feedback Bot on 1/14/2025, 11:48 PM:

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Research direction
Investigate how C++ macros are colored in the editor (via 'C++ Macros' setting) and adapt similar infrastructure for C# preprocessor directives. Look for existing color classifications in the Roslyn editor features and how they map to VS Fonts and Colors settings.
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3
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